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Dec. 1, 1931. L, E, LILGE 1,834,916

RANGE Original Filed Nov. 16, 1928 2 Sheets-Sheet 1 Rw Ms fgfm ATTORNEYL. E. LIEGE Dec. "1, 1931.

RANGE Original Filed Nov. 16, 1928 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 fia. 4.' 45 J 12 NTO R ATTOR NEY Patented Dec. 1, 1931 UNITED STATES PATENT oFFlcE RAN GEApplication filed November 16, 192s, serial No. 319,942. Renewedseptember 11, 1931.

This invention relates to improvements in ranges, an object being toprovide a range which may be positioned within a wall or recess so thatonly the front of the range will be exposed, and thus conserve space ina small kitchen, as well as reduce labor necessary in cleaning theoutside walls of the range.

Another object of the inventionis the provision of a range of the abovetype which is of novel construction, having means to carry off smoke andfumes, so that the latter will not enter the kitchen and travel to otherportions of a building, and means to provide convenient compartments forthe reception of cooking utensils, the structure providing a pleasingand ornamental appearance when installed for use.

With the above and other objects in view,

the invention further includes the followingl novel features and detailsof construction, to be hereinafter more fully described, illustrated inthe accompanying drawings and pointed out in the appended claim.

In the drawings Figure 1 is an elevation with parts broken away showinga range constructed in accordance with the invention.

Figures 2, 3 and l are sections taken respectively on the lines 2 2,3-3, and LL-li of Figure 1.

Referring to the drawings in detail wherein like characters of referencedenote corresponding parts, the range as shown comprises a cabinet orhousing which is made up of a front wall10, side walls 11 and a rearwall 12. Extending horizontally of the housing is a plate 13 havingopenings for the accommodation of burners 14. This plate forms thebottom of a burner compartment 15 whose top is defined by inwardlyinclined walls 16. These walls together with the rear wall 12 terminatein a restricted outlet 17 which is adapted for communication with a iiueand which is controlled by a damper 18.

The burners 14 may be either gas or electric burners. In the formerevent, the burners are controlled by valves 19, and where electricburners are utilized, suitable switches may be substituted for thevalves.

-The front wall 10 of the housing is provided with openings for theaccommodation cleaning and may be removably secured in place. The frontportions of the drawers 2() are provided with air inlet openings 21.

Positioned beneath the burners are compartments 22 for the accommodationof cooking utensils and these compartments may be provided with shelves23 and doors 24. An oven 25 is positioned within the burner compartmentand its door 26 is provided with a 55 latch 27.

The front of the burner compartment is open and is adapted to be closedby a closure panel 28. This panel is mounted for vertical slidingmovement in guides 29 provided in 70 the side edges of the front wall10, the upper portion of this front wall providing a panel 30 whichextends upward in front of the inclined walls 16 and above the openfront of the burner compartment 15.

T.f desired, this burner compartment may be provided with an electriclamp 81.

The construction shown and described provides a cabinet range which maybe positioned within an opening or recess in the wall of a room with thefront wall Hush with the wall of the room. so that only the front wallof the range will be exposed. The closure. panel may be operated toentirely close the front of the range so that the burners will be biddenwhile the panels may be suitably ornamented. The burner compartment whenclosed will form a warming oven wh ere cooked food may be kept warm foran zip-'90 preciable period. A handle 32 may be provided on the closurepanel to facilitate operation of the latter and this handle may haveremovable engagement with a resilient member 33 to hold the panel open.95

The invention is susceptible of various changes in its form, proportionsand minor details of construction and the right is herein reserved tomake such changes as properly fall within the scope of the appendedclaim. 10C

Having described the invention what is claimed is A range comprising asubstantially rectangular shaped casing having the front wall lterminating ina plane below the sides and rear wallsand having the topand side walls inclined towardsy .the rear wallto provide a restrictedoutlet lto the casing, said casing K adapted to be located in a recessof aiwall of Y 10 -a room, a frame extending upwardly from 7 the frontwall in front'o'ie the top wall,a panel l located in the frame andextending from the Y* upper edge of the front wall toa plane above? saidtopY wall toV conceal therinolination of l5 the top walland the outlet,a heat compartment-in the casing, meansto heatthe cornf partmena and adoorslidable in the ,iframe to closcthe heat .compartment when n onelposition 1and `adapted -to slide upwardly in V20 ffrontfof v*he panelwhen desiring to open said; compartment; f e In testimony whereofI aHXmy signature.

- `LOUIS LILGE.

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